Deck approach:- section 13 B.S 5588 Part1

[Firemac]

Hi all,

Just a query in relation to construction of deck/balcony and what is required as per section 13 BS 5588 Part 1.

Does the balcony require fire resistance (basically concrete) or just non combustible (steel). Presumabley timber is out of the question unless it was just an overlay for aesthetic reasons.

Should be basically be considered in the same context as a floor or flat roof requiring 30/60 minutes fire resistance depending on height other usual considerations.

I am unable to find any guidance on the matter in any docuemnt so your views would be great.

Kind Regards

[wee brian]

If a flat roof (or deck) is used as an escape route, then it needs fire resistance to protect the route and to maintain stability.

[kurnal]

The access deck is an element of structure and so requires the appropriate level of fire resistance. see page 35  para 18.3.1 et al.